1914 Housing Shortage Leads to Tent City in Rivers
Amid a housing shortage in Rivers, about 50 tents are being used to shelter families. The brief notice notes improvised living conditions and the strain on local resources during the period.
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Newspaper
Rivers Banner
Location
Rivers, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 26, 2017
Page
3
Amid a housing shortage in Rivers, about 50 tents are being used to shelter families. The brief notice notes improvised living conditions and the strain on local resources during the period.
A flood of local life records May anniversaries births weddings and appointments fills Rivers listings. Notables include Mr and Mrs M Graham celebrating 60 years on May 24 and several May births and weddings across families like Couillard Bisley and Nolan. The town notes council actions open thrift stores and new openings plus police chief changes and honors.
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